Energy Management Articles
Analog Devices Achieves 7% Reduction in Emissions
Analog Devices, Inc. achieved a 7.2% decrease in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions from 2019 and a 37% decrease in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions intensity by revenue from 2019.
Asahi Kasei Joins Japan Hydrogen Forum to Support U.S. Decarbonization
Asahi Kasei announces that it joined the Japan Hydrogen Forum (JH2F), which was established to support the decarbonization goals of U.S. federal, state, and local governments.
Smart Energy Voices Podcast - Episode 84: Building Corporate Energy Awareness Through Mentorship, with Kulsoom Khan
In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host Debra Chanil is joined by Kulsoom Khan, Energy Efficiency Manager at Congebec. Kulsoom won a 2023 WISE (Women in Smart Energy) Award for the Energy Ambassador Program she created at her company. Kulsoom shares her experience cultivating energy culture buy-in.
HNI Reduces Emissions by 64%
HNI Corporation, a manufacturer of workplace furnishings and residential building products, lowered its absolute combined Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 64% through sourcing of 100% renewable electricity for global operations.
Whistl Commits to 2045 Net Zero Strategy
Whistl, a postal delivery company, revealed its plans to achieve net zero by 2045. Its near-term goal is to reduce emissions by 21% by 2030. By 2045, CO2 emissions are expected to be reduced by 95%.
Trinseo Finishes Scope 3 Calculations
Trinseo, a specialty material solutions provider, announced it completed baseline calculations for Scope 3 emissions in 2022.
Coca-Cola Launches Sustainability-Focused Venture Capital Fund
The Coca-Cola Company and eight global bottling partners announced the closing of a new $137.7 million venture capital fund that focuses on sustainability investments.
California Naval Base Adds EV Charging
Beacon Point Homes located at Naval Submarine Base New London in Connecticut and Vandenberg Family Homes located at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California are adding electric vehicle charging stations.
Roadmap to Corporate Sustainability Goals
Consumers, employees, executives, and investors care about climate change more than ever. Their interest demands that companies respond proactively to climate change challenges by working toward reducing carbon emissions and, in time, committing to a journey to sustainability. For some, the journey might begin with gaining a better understanding of energy usage and patterns through analytics. Others might start by incorporating carbon-free energy sources, leveraging market tools to offset their carbon footprint, or by investing locally in renewable energy generation. Regardless of the approach, this sustainability guide from Constellation will help you learn how to incorporate the technology, products, and projects to plot your sustainability roadmap. Let's start your sustainability journey together.
New Relic Sets 2030 Goals
New Relic set a goal to achieve net-zero GHG emissions by 2030 and submitted a commitment to set GHG emissions reduction targets to the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi).
Oshkosh Reduces Emissions by 32%
Oshkosh Corporation, a manufacturer of purpose-built vehicles and equipment, lowered normalized GHG emissions by over 32% since 2014.
Tiffany & Co. Receives SBTi Approval for Net-Zero Target
Tiffany & Co. announced it is the first luxury jeweler to receive approval from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its net-zero emissions target. The SBTi verified Tiffany & Co.’s long-term target to achieve net-zero GHG emissions across its own operations and supply chain by 2040 in accordance with the SBTi Net-Zero Standard.
IFRS Takes Over Monitoring of Sustainability-Related Disclosures
The IFRS Foundation will begin monitoring the progress of companies’ climate-related disclosures from the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD).
United Power Adds BESS in Colorado
United Power, an electric cooperative serving Colorado’s northern Front Range, has signed a contract for a battery energy storage asset.
Maryland Aspires to Net-Zero Economy by 2045
The State of Maryland aspires to reduce GHG emissions by 60% by 2031 and achieve net zero emissions by 2045. Maryland will use an all-of-society approach where it initiates reductions across all sectors of the economy, as featured in Maryland's Climate Pathway Report.
Amazon Supports Communities with Solar and Wind Projects
Amazon is expanding its renewable energy footprint in new ways, with projects that include a Kentucky solar farm and a utility-scale wind farm in Mississippi that will power its local operations.
Alstom Signs Solar PPA in Spain
Alstom, a sustainable mobility company, announced a new virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) focused on solar development in Spain.
Braze Completes Emissions Measurement Across All Scopes
Braze, a comprehensive customer engagement platform that powers interactions between consumers and brands, completed its annual GHG emissions measurement for fiscal year 2023, which includes Scope 3 emissions.
GUESS Working With Suppliers to Lower Scope 3 Emissions
GUESS is working with its suppliers to lower reduce Scope 3 emissions with a target of 30% by 2030. The company is also elevating its design portfolio to have 75% of GUESS global apparel materials be environmentally preferred by 2030.
Cameco Sets New 2030 Target
Cameco, a global provider of uranium fuel, set a target to lower its Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 30% by 2030 from a 2015 base year.
ELC Begins Responsible Store Design Program
ELC launched the Responsible Store Design program to advance progress toward its environmental targets.
Apollo Allocates $6B Across Clean Energy Investments
Apollo, an asset management business, announced milestones in its sustainability journey, including allocating $6B in clean energy and climate investments across asset classes, which signifies significant progress toward its $50B target.
Microsoft Carbon Removal: Observations from our Third Year
Microsoft presents its third Carbon Removal update to the lessons observed and learned through the company's efforts (alongside other companies) to establish a robust, worldwide carbon removal market.
Weekend Reads: Green Skills Gap; Offshore Wind Coming to Life
It’s the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web:
Department of Energy Launches $1B Clean Hydrogen Initiative
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released a Notice of Intent, including a Request for Information, to invest up to $1 billion in a demand-side initiative to support the Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs (H2Hubs).
Phillips 66 Advanced Energy Efficiency Initiatives
Phillips 66, a diversified energy producer, advanced energy-efficiency initiatives and building the “refinery of the future” through investments in renewable fuels production at the Rodeo Renewed refinery in California, which is currently under construction, and the Humber Refinery in the U.K.
Hexion Achieves 15% Emission Reduction
Hexion achieved a 15% absolute reduction of Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions against its 2017 baseline.
Catch up with Smart Energy Voices Podcast
It's a great time to catch up with episodes of Smart Energy Voices, an SED podcast series featuring conversations with leaders of the energy transition. In each episode, SED digs deep with industry movers and shakers to reveal insights you can learn from in their stories, personalities, and visions for the future of clean energy.
California Winery, Pennsylvania Hotel Add EV Charging
Foxen Vineyard and Winery in Santa Maria, California will add two EV charging stations.
Cambridge Adopts Building Emissions Regulations
The City of Cambridge in Massachusetts mandated non-residential buildings reduce their GHG emissions with a net-zero requirement by 2035 for large buildings (larger than 100,000 square feet) and 2050 for mid-size buildings (100,000 square feet or smaller).
